ModerateAlexandra
4.7 km↑162 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Otago · town
Dog-friendly walks near Alexandra
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Alexandra, in the Otago region. That is 13 tracks in all, 8 off the lead and 4 with a swim spot, each with its lead rule, real climb and nearest places to stay read straight off the terrain.
The highest-rated hike here is Basin View Short Track, and Obelisk Loop Track is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 7 are graded easy.
13 tracks8 off-lead4 swim spots4 places to stay
The complete list
All 13 dog-friendly walks near Alexandra
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
EasyAlexandra
23 km↑20 m5–5.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAlexandra
7.2 km↑53 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAlexandra
6.0 km↑31 m1–1.5 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardAlexandra
10 km↑276 m2h 30m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateAlexandra
7.7 km↑166 m1h 48m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAlexandra
5.1 km↑5 m1h 1m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAlexandra
5.1 km↑14 m1h 2m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAlexandra
5.0 km↑0 m1h
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAlexandra
4.9 km↑0 m58m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAlexandra
4.2 km↑7 m50m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAlexandra
2.7 km↑0 m31m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAlexandra
2.5 km↑7 m31m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Lead off
Off-leash walks near Alexandra
The 8 tracks around Alexandra where dogs can legally come off the lead. Off-lead access is rare on New Zealand tracks, so check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.
HardAlexandra
10 km↑276 m2h 30m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateAlexandra
7.7 km↑166 m1h 48m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAlexandra
5.1 km↑5 m1h 1m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAlexandra
5.1 km↑14 m1h 2m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAlexandra
5.0 km↑0 m1h
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAlexandra
4.9 km↑0 m58m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAlexandra
4.2 km↑7 m50m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAlexandra
2.7 km↑0 m31m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Alexandra
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
Community holiday parks
Alexandra Tourist Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 3 km away Visit their websiteAlexandra Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 3 km away Visit their websiteCairnmuir Motor Camp
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 24 km away Visit their websiteBannockburn Domain Camping
Dogs welcome on a lead 25 km away Visit their websiteKeep exploring
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